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Fabricating custom stainless steel handrails for the 10-year refit of the fishing trawler Brupeg requires manual pipe notching and TIG welding due to the lack of specialized shop tools and the difficulty of sourcing parts in remote Thursday Island. To create precise joints without a notching tool, the crew uses an angle grinder to manually scallop the pipe ends until they fit snugly against the vertical supports.11:37 They align the rails by welding three small metal lumps onto a bolt to reduce play, allowing for temporary positioning and angle adjustments before final tack welding.29:55 A donated welding rotator simplifies the TIG process by spinning the pipe, ensuring consistent weld penetration.27:22 The crew prioritizes structural integrity to ensure the rails can withstand the weight of multiple people leaning against them.24:28 Because supplies are limited, the project relies on existing onboard stainless stock and salvaged bolts.8:34

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